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Senior Financial Analyst – Manufacturing $80,000–$100,000 + Potential 5% Bonus Hybrid Schedule | Wheeling, IL (3 days onsite) Our client, a leading private label and contract food manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – Manufacturing to support financial operations across multiple production facilities. This is a highly visible role partnering closely with Plant Controllers, Operations, and Supply Chain leadership to drive manufacturing performance and financial reporting. This opportunity is ideal for a strong Financial Analyst looking for a title bump and increased exposure within a collaborative manufacturing environment. The organization offers strong leadership visibility, career growth potential, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on plant operations and financial decision-making. Why Join as the Senior Financial Analyst?
- High-impact role with visibility to leadership
- Opportunity to make the role your own in a collaborative environment
- Strong company culture with a team-oriented atmosphere
- Clear long-term growth and succession opportunities
- Stable organization with strong benefits
- Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
- Exposure to both finance and plant operations leadership Key Responsibilities for the Senior Financial Analyst
- Analyze and report manufacturing costs, variances, and operational performance metrics across two production facilities
- Own and maintain standard cost integrity within the ERP system, including setup, validation, and governance
- Partner with Plant Controllers, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate production reporting, labor capture, inventory valuation, and material usage
- Prepare monthly variance analysis with clear insights, trends, and actionable recommendations
- Build and maintain advanced Excel models, dashboards, and reporting tools to support manufacturing finance and operational decision-making
- Improve reporting processes through automation, standardized data flows, and enhanced reporting usability
- Support indirect spend analysis, supplier governance, and cost-saving initiatives in partnership with Procurement and Operations
- Assist with weekly plant reporting, month-end close activities, and ongoing financial analysis
- Act as a hands-on finance partner to plant leadership and operational teams
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost transparency and operational performance Qualifications for the Senior Financial Analyst
- 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, or manufacturing finance
- Manufacturing, food manufacturing, or CPG experience strongly preferred
- Advanced Excel skills including complex models, Power Query, dashboards, pivot tables, and advanced formulas
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work comfortably in large data sets
- Experience with ERP systems, reporting, and data reconciliation
- Understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost flows
- Comfortable being hands-on, asking questions, and directly supporting plant operations
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally across finance and operations
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- Willingness to travel occasionally to the Beaver Dam, WI facility (typically once per month) #LI-PO1 #